Hanse 370 vs Catalina 28 — Comparison
Catalina 28
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 370 | Catalina 28 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Catalina |
| Year | 2004–2008 | 1998–2004 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | USA |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Gerry Douglas |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.40 m (37.4 ft) | 8.69 m (28.5 ft) |
| LWL | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) | 7.62 m (25.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.63 m (11.9 ft) | 2.90 m (9.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,800 kg (14,991 lbs) | 2,812 kg (6,199 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) | 1,134 kg (2,500 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 60.0 m² (646 ft²) | 33.5 m² (361 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 L (34.3 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 6 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 370 and Catalina 28 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 370 is a 2000s design by Hanse from Germany, while the Catalina 28 is a 1990s offering from Catalina from USA. The Hanse 370 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The Catalina 28 was designed by Gerry Douglas.
In terms of size, the Hanse 370 measures 11.40m (37.4ft) overall with a beam of 3.63m, compared to the Catalina 28 at 8.69m (28.5ft) with a 2.90m beam. The Hanse 370 is 2.71m longer than the Catalina 28. The Hanse 370 displaces approximately 142% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 370 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.98 and 60.0 m² of sail area. The Catalina 28, with an SA/D of 17.09 and 33.5 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Catalina 28 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 370 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Catalina 28 has a comfort ratio of 16.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.82. The ballast ratios are 30.9% for the Hanse 370 and 40.3% for the Catalina 28, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 370 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 250L of water capacity and 130L of fuel. The Catalina 28 offers 6 berths in 1 cabin with 95L water and 57L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 370 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The Catalina 28 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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